ON STAGE

Sunday

Apr 29, 2012 at 12:01 AMApr 29, 2012 at 1:00 AM

The University of Missouri Department of Theatre presents "Hamlet" at 2 p.m. today in the Rhynsburger Theatre. Shakespeare's famous play about the brooding Danish prince has been adapted for a contemporary audience, emphasizing Hamlet's descent into madness and his romantic entanglements with Ophelia. Tickets are $8 to $10. theatre.missouri.edu.

Talking Horse Productions presents "[title of show]" by Jeff Bowen and Hunter Bell at 7:30 p.m. today at the Berlin Theatre, 210 N. Tenth St. A Tony Award nominee in 2009, the play centers around two struggling writers who try to craft a play in time for a theater festival. Talking Horse says the show is "above all, a love letter to the musical theatre … and to the joy of collaboration." Tickets are $12, $10 for seniors and students. Visit Talking Horse at its Facebook page.

Actor Val Kilmer will bring his one-man show, "Citizen Twain," to William Woods University with a performance at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Dulany Auditorium in Fulton. The actor's film credits include "Top Gun," "The Doors," "Tombstone" and "Batman Forever." Kilmer, who is coming to William Woods to deliver the commencement address Saturday, has offered to do a 15- to 30-minute question-and-answer session after the performance. Created and performed by Kilmer, the production "delves into the heart and soul of Samuel Clemens and conjures forth the great spirit of Mark Twain, America's greatest storyteller." Tickets are $50 each, and seats are limited. For reservations, call (573) 592-1176 or email box.office@williamwoods.edu.

Stephens College presents "The Goodbye Girl" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday at Macklanburg Playhouse, 100 Willis Ave. The musical comedy is based on Neil Simon's 1977 Oscar-winning film and features music by Marvin Hamlisch. Tickets are $16, $8 for students and seniors. For tickets and more details, call 876-7199 or visit www.stephens.edu/performingarts.

Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers hosts a dance at 7:30 p.m. Friday at First Christian Church, Tenth and Walnut streets. River Ridge will provide music, and Janine Gordon will be the caller. An introductory lesson begins at 7 p.m., and beginners are welcome. Admission is $7, $4 for those ages 16 to 25. mmtdcolumbia.org.